Fast fashion's carbon footprint can be reduced across its life cycle, new study suggests

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Aug 28, 2026, 2:20 pm87 ptsTrending
Fast fashion is built on cheap, short-lived garments, especially cotton and polyester T-shirts. To sustain its profits, the industry relies on high production frequency, short product lifespan and a globalized supply chain. All these elements contribute to making the industry a major source of global pollution.

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